Float plane crash

[Caribou_lou]

I was listening to Smithers local radio this morning and they were reporting a float plane crash and recovering of the body by search and rescue out of Terrace. Crash was between Dease lake and Telegraph creek. There was no names released and the float plane company was not mentioned.

[mpotzold]

I was listening to Smithers local radio this morning and they were reporting a float plane crash and recovering of the body by search and rescue out of Terrace. Crash was between Dease lake and Telegraph creek. There was no names released and the float plane company was not mentioned.

http://cfnrfm.ca/terrace-sar-recovers-body-dease-lake-plane-crash/
Could have been a severe & uncontrollable downdraft. Back in the 70's a friend had a float plane & he told me about the dangers of flying low when close to a mountain & waterway.

[Backwoods]

That's terrible! Wonder the pilots experience in the mountains!?

[bearvalley]

The pilot wasn't lacking experience although he was new to the area.

[tipper]

Sh*t that's horrible news! does anyone know how long this pilot was with the outfit?

[srupp]

Hmmm both the brother and sister of the pilot live and work in Williams Lake....talking with my helicopter pilot today ( from wheni worked) worked along with both the brother and sister..sad news...

Steven

[tangozulu]

I heard aboutv this about a week ago in Atlin, then couldnt find anything official till today. Its been pretty hush hush for some reason. All very sad.

[albravo2]

Very sad.

A flying adage goes that the two worst things are:
1) heading out to the plane knowing it will be your last flight
2) heading out to the plane not knowing it will be your last flight

My condolences to the family.

[Cat catcher]

Tangozulu were you in atlin on vacations?

[Rob]

Anyone know if Rick was still flying for them?

[BCbillies]

Anyone know if Rick was still flying for them?

I believe he is . . . this pilot was new to the area. This pilot was flying into Mowdade.

[Rob]

I believe he is . . . this pilot was new to the area. This pilot was flying into Mowdade.

Thanks, been meaning to call him.

[Alfonz]

Terrible news! Flying in the mountains can have many dangers and there are times which are unforeseen and unavoidable. There have been downdrafts that can exceed a aircraft's rate of climb and there is very little a pilot can do. I have had a couple and was lucky to get to stable air and maintain altitude.

[Krico]

Terrible news! Flying in the mountains can have many dangers and there are times which are unforeseen and unavoidable. There have been downdrafts that can exceed a aircraft's rate of climb and there is very little a pilot can do. I have had a couple and was lucky to get to stable air and maintain altitude.

Awful news. Possibility of a crash is always in my mind up there.

I was flying with Urs about 10 years ago, watching out the window excited for the upcoming hunt.
Next thing I know I'm staring straight down at the treetops and boulders, my face against the glass and the engine is full throttle, as we hairpin turned along the mountain side to escape a downdraft.....major pucker factor. Was a pretty quiet and reserved unload at the lake shore.

[mpotzold]

Did some research on Tsayta Airlines, Telegraph Creek & came with the following.

Wilderness Exploration
2012. Mount Edziza Plateau, Northwestern British Columbia. Nine-day trek with Kate Binhammer from Buckley Lake to Mowdade Lake across volcanic slopes, obsidian fields and tussocky terrain, inhabited by Osborne caribou, Stone sheep, grizzlies, black Bears and wolves.Traditional Tahltan territory, and geological wonder of the Stikine Plateau. Float plane support by veteran pilot Rick Woodman,Tsayta Airlines, Telegraph Creek.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11471730@N08/sets/72157631163686236/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11471730@N08/sets/72157631163686236/)
Great photos.:smile: Lived in Cassiar so know the country where the crash occured.

some more info on Rick & Tsayta
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?13848-stone-sheep-ENDS-LAWSUIT

[Ohwildwon]

Terrible news! Flying in the mountains can have many dangers and there are times which are unforeseen and unavoidable. There have been downdrafts that can exceed a aircraft's rate of climb and there is very little a pilot can do. I have had a couple and was lucky to get to stable air and maintain altitude.

Up drafts too, I've had a couple that took my hands right off the controls!
Alone in the middle of nowhere, never been so freaked out...

[BEAVERBRUCE]

The pilot wasn't lacking experience although he was new to the area.
he wasn't knew to the area well experienced and had flown out of tc & dease for a few years

[chutineshooter]

He was in very bad shape and recently had somehow managed to get his medical back, scared the hell out of a bunch of people in the week before he crashed

[Treed]

I've flown with them for work. Good guys. My thoughts go out to the family.

[plumbcrazy]

Bruce may know but any idea when his name will be released? Such a tragity

[CaribooBC]

He was in very bad shape and recently had somehow managed to get his medical back, scared the hell out of a bunch of people in the week before he crashed
I had heard the same story last Saturday. He just got cleared to fly again. He loved to fly and died doing what he loved. I hope I can go out like that, I do not want to have to have someone feed me and wipe my butt in a nursing home.

[375shooter]

He was in very bad shape and recently had somehow managed to get his medical back, scared the hell out of a bunch of people in the week before he crashed

Can you elaborate on that? What happened EXACTLY, to scared the BUNCH of people? Are you sure it was health related? If so, how was it health related? Did he have a heart attack, seizure, or was it a case of poor judgement, due to dementia or something else? Might it just have been because of of turbulence, wind sheer, visibility issues, or some other weather-related reason?

Are you saying that the crash was also health related?

Just wondering.

[Johnny G1]

If your gonna go like me, I want to go at what I love best, Had a good time in this ole rotten world, the way it's going now, there is a lot of bad shit to come, so if your gonna go I hope every thing is to your best and liking.

[Rob]

Was this Rick that was killed in the crash? Sorry not following..

[mpotzold]

Was this Rick that was killed in the crash? Sorry not following..

You be the judge!:p
Here's Rick in the blue Beaver(2012)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/11471730@N08/7825652550/in/album-72157631163686236/

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/11471730@N08/7825652550/in/album-72157631163686236/)Here's the crumpled Beaver(see blue paint)

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13697217_1055052527908547_2268811405816562708_n.jp g?oh=27b97e9f753d3be219146c3621fabc55&oe=58112D20


more detail(might be graphic?)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TerraceSAR/permalink/949420225167158/

[BEAVERBRUCE]

was not rick

[mpotzold]

was not rick

Thanks for the info.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
The reason I thought there was a strong possibility is because the airline has only a handful of pilots.
Also from a 2015 newsletter
......Thanks to Rick Woodman of Tsayta Aviation for egg and grocery delivery flights and for this project... Pg 11
http://www.tahltan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Final-TF-newsletter-March-2015.pdf

[EvanG]

Not sure how I missed this one. Was Dick Monroe the pilot, sure looks like the plane he flew.

[mpotzold]

Not sure how I missed this one. Was Dick Monroe the pilot, sure looks like the plane he flew.


From a comment-RIP DJ-all I could find re: pilot's name.
http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=109975